Cook Islands

Cook Islands was initially scheduled to hold its general elections in November 2014. However, a snap general election was called on July 9th, 2014, after the national Parliament wasdissolvedin mid-April. The Cook Islands follows the Westminster system of government. The Parliament consists of a single chamber of 24 elected members, who are voted in under a “first-past the post” electoral system.

As of the 25th of June, a total of 10,394 voters were registered on the main roll. An analysis of the registered voters roll can be seen here.

Honorable Ms Nikki Rattle, the Speaker of the House of Parliament was elected by members of Parliament on 8th October 2014. This will be Hon. Rattle’s second term as Speaker of the House of Parliament. She was first elected as Speaker in 2012 following the passing of the late Speaker, Sir Geoffrey Henry.